Descartes

Belief, Scepticism and Virtue

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Epistemology, Metaphysics
Cover of the book Descartes by Richard Davies, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Davies ISBN: 9781134530564
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 26, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Richard Davies
ISBN: 9781134530564
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 26, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Descartes is often regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, and is credited with placing at centre stage the question of what we know and how we know it. Descartes: Belief, Scepticism and Virtue seeks to reinsert his work and thought in its contemporary ethical and theological context. Richard Davies explores the much neglected notion of intellectual virtue as it applies to Descartes' inquiry as a whole. He examines the textual dynamics of Descartes' most famous writings in relation to background debates about human endeavour from Plato down to Descartes' own contemporaries. Bringing these materials together in a novel format, Davies argues for a new approach to Descartes' ideas of scepticism and the sciences. The book also offers fresh interpretations of key passages of the Meditations . Descartes: Belief, Scepticism and Virtue offers an original reassessment of some of the most important bodies of work in Western Philosophy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Descartes is often regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, and is credited with placing at centre stage the question of what we know and how we know it. Descartes: Belief, Scepticism and Virtue seeks to reinsert his work and thought in its contemporary ethical and theological context. Richard Davies explores the much neglected notion of intellectual virtue as it applies to Descartes' inquiry as a whole. He examines the textual dynamics of Descartes' most famous writings in relation to background debates about human endeavour from Plato down to Descartes' own contemporaries. Bringing these materials together in a novel format, Davies argues for a new approach to Descartes' ideas of scepticism and the sciences. The book also offers fresh interpretations of key passages of the Meditations . Descartes: Belief, Scepticism and Virtue offers an original reassessment of some of the most important bodies of work in Western Philosophy.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Campus Violence by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Housing and the New Welfare State by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Feminist Perspectives on Art by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Knowledge and Innovation in Business and Industry by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Ultimate Devotion by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Victims of Violence and Restorative Practices by Richard Davies
Cover of the book The Prison Memoirs of a Japanese Woman by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Pronunciation for English as an International Language by Richard Davies
Cover of the book The Latin Poetry of English Poets (Routledge Revivals) by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Measuring Quality in Planning by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Qualitative Inquiry Outside the Academy by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Economic Growth and Income Inequality in China, India and Singapore by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Aging in Place by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Europe, Canada and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement by Richard Davies
Cover of the book Advances in Social Media for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality by Richard Davies
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy